New York Giants P Steve Weatherford (back, ankle) averaged just 38.6 net yards per punt in Week 10 against the Seattle Seahawks, and he admitted that his back was giving him trouble and limiting his ability to explode through his kicks. Weatherford has also dealt with torn ankle ligaments all year.

New York Giants P Steve Weatherford (back) said he is optimistic he will be ready to go in the team's Week 10 game. "After I kicked today I felt pretty good," Weatherford said Friday. "If I feel like this on Sunday, we're in good shape."